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© Highways England A lorry carrying 600 live turkeys has overturned, forcing the closure of a major A-road in Norfolk. Police closed the A47 road at Easton, near Norwich, in both directions
for several hours on Wednesday (14 November) after the lorry slid on to its side. Traffic had to be stopped at the scene to allow officers from Highways England to clear a fuel spillage and
assist in the clear-up operation. See also: Read the latest news and features on turkeys in our Know How section The accident happened at around 7.30am near Mattishall, closing the road
between Easton and Honingham. Norfolk Police warned of significant delays in the area. > #A47 Easton – we are dispatched to deal with a report of an > overturned lorry Norwich bound at
the Easton roundabout. Expect > significant delays. #norfolkroads @Norfolkfire > > — Norfolk Police (@NorfolkPolice) November 14, 2018 The lorry driver was taken to hospital for
treatment for his injuries, which were not thought to be serious. > Back roads are now turning into chaos due to diversions! #A47 lovely > sunrise though! @NorwichBuses @BBCNrfkTravel
> pic.twitter.com/leaKT0Jbli > > — Kimberly Youngman (@Bimbles563) November 14, 2018 The Humane Society International claimed the turkeys would have had a “terrifying ordeal” when
the lorry overturned. An animal welfare expert sent to the scene reported that the turkeys were “fine”, according to the BBC.
